Correct option is A
The number of IBPS Clerk vacancies changes every year and is announced in the official notification. Vacancies are released state-wise and category-wise, with some states having a higher number of posts due to greater banking requirements, while smaller states and union territories have fewer vacancies. The distribution also depends on bank branch expansions, retirements, and manpower requirements in different regions.
Candidates should carefully check the state-wise vacancy list in the notification before applying, as recruitment is done strictly on a state/UT basis. Once allotted, candidates are usually posted in the same state and are expected to be proficient in the local language.
The number of vacancies also directly impacts the cut-off marks; states with higher vacancies usually have slightly lower cut-offs, while those with limited vacancies often have higher cut-offs due to tougher competition.